The eight soon-to-be brothers feasted on rack of lamb baked in a crust of garlic and herbs, garnished with sprigs of mint, and surrounded by mashed yellow turnips swimming in butter. “From the Lord Commander’s own table,” Bowen Marsh told them. There were salads of spinach and chickpeas and turnip greens, and afterward bowls of iced blueberries and sweet cream.
GAME OF THRONES
Game of Thrones: Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb and Mashed Turnips
A recipe for herb crusted rack of lamb with a side of mashed turnips inspired by the Night's Watch feast in the book series, Game of Thrones, A Song of Ice and Fire.
Ingredients
- | RACK OF LAMB |
- 1 - rack of lamb 2 lb
- 1 tbsp - mustard
- 1 cup / 1.5oz / 43g - breadcrumbs
- 3 - garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp - chopped fresh mint
- 3 - sprigs of thyme stems removed
- 2 - sprigs of rosemary stems removed
- 1/2 tsp - salt
- 1 tbsp - olive oil
- | MASHED TURNIPS |
- 3 - medium yellow turnips peeled and cut into large pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 5 tbsp - unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup - heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, garlic, mint, thyme, rosemary, salt, and oil in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Season the lamb with salt and pepper and rub with the mustard. Rub the breadcrumb mixture on both sides until covered.
- Roast the lamb for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 125F for rare to medium rare. Let the lamb rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, place the chopped turnips in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender. Drain. Heat the cream and butter together until warm.
- Mash the turnips with a potato masher. Add the warm cream and butter and mix to combine. Season generously with salt and pepper.